October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

April 7, 2010

Golf, Football, Harmonies and Writing.

The day began in excellent fashion at 10 AM in light drizzle. Played the front nine in level to be 3 up on my pal Michael, …

April 4, 2010

More Joan, and vocals from Dave Derby and his pal Kendall Meade.

This is our last scheduled proper studio day. I do have an option to go into Slaughterhouse for a …

April 3, 2010

Joan Wasser Day 1.

I was out of Dan’s apartment before 9 and it was a beautiful morning to walk so I headed North looking for a diner. No joy, so …

April 1, 2010

10 AM start. Magic Shop. Today we got most of the Pro Tools files updated with the overdubs from Slaughterhouse, and (on a song by song basis) any outstanding edits which may or may not have been fine tuned are dealt with.